Planning application received: for development which will consist of the construction of a stand-alone sports hall building measuring circa 330m², comp

Saint Aidan’s National School in Gort Na Rí, Smithstown Shannon has lodged a planning application with Clare County Council for the construction of a stand‑alone sports hall. The proposed building will cover roughly 330 m² and include a double‑height general purpose sports hall together with a dedicated children’s performance space. In addition to sporting facilities, the design incorporates staff and student sanitary amenities, storage areas, a services plant room and a re‑heat kitchen facility. Building signage, external public lighting and all associated site works are also part of the proposal.

The application was received on 11 June 2026 and is subject to a Natura Impact Statement. Clare County Council will consider the submission before making a decision by 5 August 2026. The planning reference for the application is 2660384.

This development follows other recent proposals in Co Clare, such as extensions at Mullagh National School and new dwellings in Ennistymon, but it represents a distinct investment in school sports infrastructure for the local community.

For full details of the proposal and the council’s decision timeline, see the Clare County Council planning notice (Reference 2660384).

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